Prayer

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10, focusing on Paul's prayer for the Thessalonian church. He highlights Paul's thanksgiving for their perseverance in faith and love despite persecution…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:17, "Pray without ceasing," in the first part of a series. He begins by defining true biblical prayer according to the Westminster Shorter…

In "Pray Without Ceasing, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:17, defining "pray without ceasing" not as constant verbal prayer, but as consistent, regular, and uninterrupted…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28, focusing on Paul's command, "Brethren, pray for us." He argues that this request reveals Paul's deep selflessness and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Joshua 7:6-9, focusing on Joshua and the elders' prayer as preparation for purging Achan's sin from Israel. He details the object of their prayer (Jehovah God), their…

In 'Anatomy of a Man of God: His Knees #2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the spiritual characteristics of a man of God, focusing on the 'bent knees' as a symbol of constant prayer…

In this brief excerpt, Pastor Martin strongly recommends Samuel Miller's work on public prayer, noting that even Charles Dabney borrowed heavily from it. He emphasizes the book's high merit for its…

Pastor Martin introduces an upcoming sermon series led by Pastor Carlson, which will be based on Dr. Donald Carlson's book, "A Call to Spiritual Reformation: A Study in the Prayers of the Apostle…

In 'Seeking the Face of God,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Chronicles 20:1-13, detailing King Jehoshaphat's and Judah's response to a national crisis. Martin outlines three essential components…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Chronicles 20:14-19, detailing God's response to Judah's corporate prayer during a national crisis. He emphasizes that God first sends His Word to His people, upon…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, detailing Judah's crisis and God's miraculous deliverance in response to their corporate, intelligent, and believing prayer. He emphasizes that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity of regulating prayer by the Word of God, drawing primarily from 1 John 5:14, Matthew 6:9, John 15:7, and Ephesians 5:18-19. He argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the private means of grace, focusing on the 'Elements of Biblical Prayer.' He begins by reviewing the scriptural mandate for prayer to be…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the foundational assumption of all true prayer: a two-fold recognition of God's being as revealed in Scripture and our relationship to Him as Father through…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical duty and function of thanksgiving, distinguishing it from worship while highlighting their overlap. He defines thanksgiving as 'the conscious acknowledgement of…

Pastor Martin continues his series on biblical prayer, focusing on the 'full hand' of thanksgiving. He establishes the duty and definition of thanksgiving, outlining its functions in glorifying God…

Pastor Martin introduces the vast, mysterious, and problematic aspects of petition and intercession, the 'hands empty' dimension of prayer. He exhorts listeners not to expect exhaustive treatment…

Pastor Martin expounds on the believer's third dimension of prayer: intercession, supplication, and petition, focusing on praying according to God's will. He uses the Lord's Prayer as a model and…

Pastor Martin expounds on the crucial role of God's promises in prayer, arguing that scriptural prayer must be rooted in both God's precepts and His promises. Drawing primarily from Psalm 119…

In this concluding sermon on personal Bible study and prayer, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the 'problems of the promises' of God. He argues that to properly appropriate God's promises, believers…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 17:17-24, focusing on Elijah's prayer for the widow's son, to teach about prevailing prayer. He outlines the pathway to such prayer through…

In 'Rain in Answer to Prayer,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 18:41-46, detailing Elijah's prayer for rain after God's vindication on Mount Carmel. Martin emphasizes that prayer…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-23, focusing on what provoked Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers. He argues that Paul's prayer was intensified by a report of their continuing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:16-17a, focusing on the essential characteristics of acceptable prayer. He argues that proper prayer must be directed to the Triune God, specifically 'the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, resuming a verse-by-verse study after a five-month hiatus. He provides an overview of Ephesians, emphasizing the inseparability…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-19, focusing on Paul's prayer that believers would 'know' the hope of their calling, the riches of their inheritance, and the exceeding greatness of…

In 'Gleanings from Gethsemane,' Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5, drawing four key lessons from Christ's agony in the garden. He presents Christ's fervent prayer life as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:35-39, revealing three distinct activities of Christ: His solitary prayer, His resistance to crowd pressure, and His commitment to preaching throughout…

In the third and final sermon on the Syrophoenician woman, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28, focusing on the principles of prevailing intercessory prayer. He…

In this open forum sermon, Pastor Martin addresses the tension between God's sovereignty and the reality of prayer, using Jacob's wrestling at the Jabbok (Genesis 32) as a primary example. He argues…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 1-13 and various epistles to demonstrate the pervasive atmosphere of prayer in the apostolic churches. He argues that prayer is a primary and indispensable means for the…

In "Four Ways that Prayer is Nurtured, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the foundational convictions that foster a pervasive atmosphere of prayer in the church. Drawing from passages like…

In "Four Ways that Prayer is Nurtured, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Revelation 12, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 16:18, and Ephesians 6:10-12 to demonstrate that prayer is nurtured by the…

In the 106th message of a series on Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 15:30-32 and Philippians 1:19, continuing his examination of corporate prayer as a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Deuteronomy 4:1-10, framing his sermon within Trinity Baptist Church's 25th-anniversary 'Manifesto.' He argues for the church's commitment to fervent, persistent…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'Privilege of Prayer,' drawing primarily from Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 4:14-16, Galatians 4:4-6, and Romans 8:15-27. He argues that prayer is not merely a duty but an…

Pastor Martin expounds on the promises of God as a powerful encouragement to prayer, drawing primarily from 2 Samuel 7 and various Psalms and New Testament passages. He argues that God's promises…

Pastor Martin expounds on the privilege of prayer, arguing that beyond being a duty, it is a necessity driven by four 'felt needs' inherent in every true Christian. Drawing from passages like Hebrews…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:1-8, the parable of the unrighteous judge and the persistent widow, to underscore the duty of constant and unwearying prayer. He argues that this parable has…

Pastor Martin continues his series on cultivating the gift of public prayer, focusing on the linguistic form, length, and spiritual energy required. He provides warnings against mixing English…

Pastor Martin continues his series on corporate prayer, focusing on the necessity of unanimity and the cultivation of God's presence. He expounds on Matthew 18:19-20 and 1 Corinthians 14, arguing…

This lecture, the second in Martin's treatment of pastoral intercessory prayer, systematically diagnoses the hindrances that prevent ministers from attaining consistency in this duty, organizing them…

In the second part of his sermon on cultivating the gift of public prayer, Pastor Albert N. Martin provides detailed guidelines concerning the linguistic form, speech patterns, length, and spiritual…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a new unit on pastoral theology, focusing on 'The Church at Prayer, Part 1.' He defines corporate prayer as gatherings where prayer is the dominant purpose, justifying…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:3-11, focusing on Paul's thanksgiving for the Philippian church. He details the object, occasion, and context of Paul's gratitude, emphasizing that it…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:9-11, focusing on the 'ultimate concerns' of Paul's prayer for the Philippian believers. He distinguishes between the immediate burden (abounding love…

Pastor Martin expounds three requests for prayer from the Apostle Paul in Romans 15:30-32, Ephesians 6:18-20, and 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2. He uses these passages to stir up the congregation to frequent…

In this open forum sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the tension between presumption and unbelief in prayer, particularly concerning petitions for things not explicitly revealed as God's…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical question of the priority of corporate prayer meetings in the Christian life, particularly for members of Trinity…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 17:20-18:8, focusing on the parable of the persistent widow and the unrighteous judge. He argues that God's elect are characterized by persevering prayer for…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:5-15, focusing on verses 5-6, to teach on the motive and manner of private prayer. He argues that true prayer is a deliberate, secret communion with God…

In 'Use Not Vain Repetitions,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:7-8, warning against the 'vain repetitions' characteristic of heathen prayer. He argues that such prayer stems from a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 6:9-15, focusing on the opening phrase "Our Father which art in heaven." He establishes three principles for understanding the Lord's Prayer: it is an outline…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the third petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven," from Matthew 6:10. He defines God's will and contrasts the exclusive…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the fourth petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread," from Matthew 6:11. He argues that this petition acknowledges God as the ultimate source…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the petition "Forgive us our debts." He explains that 'debts' refers to sins, which are unpaid obligations against…

Pastor Martin expounds the petition "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" from the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:13). He defines 'temptation' as an inducement to evil, not merely a…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:7-11, 'Ask, Seek, Knock,' emphasizing that these commands and promises are exclusively for God's children and are primarily concerned with spiritual growth…

In 'His Knees, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on 'the anatomy of a man of God,' focusing on the significance of continually bowed knees before God the Father. Drawing…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, focusing on Paul's thanksgiving for the Thessalonian church. He develops a 'Christian doctrine of thankfulness,' arguing that true gratitude is always…